October Surgery Date

[Beni 1,484]

Karen, thanks. I am glad you are doing Clear Liquids as I am for the 3 days prior to surgery. Yes, a new Karen will be great. Keep us updated, okay!

[karen Allen 97]

Beni , when is your surg date?

[smiley922 447]

Hi smiley922,

Welcome to our October Fest!

A BMI of 36 is impressive - 45 lbs, wow. That's a woman on a mission

Do you know what your clear liquid diet is like? and what are you allowed to drink?

My clear liquid (2 days before) is sugar free clear liquids, no red/purple drinks

Water, crystal light, other sugar free drink mixes, Powerade zero, decaf/sugar free coffee & tea, broth or bouillion, and sugar substitutes. sounds fun, right?

this will also be three days after surgery

Edited September 25, 2014 by smiley922

[Beni 1,484]

My surgery date is October 28th and I should be home for Halloween!

[karen Allen 97]

I will be posting everything on here after , so everyone knows how it went . Including before pics

[superbariatricbabe 180]

Day One of the liquid diet isn't as totally awful as I was afraid it would be. I've had 3 of my 4 Protein Drinks with skim milk. Definitely hungry, but it's manageable. Looking forward to my lean Protein dinner with a mountain of steamed veggies.

[superbariatricbabe 180]

No red or purple? Did they say why?

[Beni 1,484]

[Beni 1,484]

Yes, does anyone know why no red or purple? I was told cranberry juice was fine and is most certainly a shade of red.

[karen Allen 97]

No clue beni

[Beni 1,484]

I know this has absolutely nothing to do with bariatric surgery but my new neighbors (moved in August) have had Halloween decor out since last Sunday. It's really nice. Orange light up witches hats on a tree, skeletons with blinking eyes and orange spot lights lighting the entire facade. A bit early I would say but very cool. Then, I realized just a second ago when I responded to Karen, I'm going to be coming home for Halloween. Guess who is going all out this year on the decor!

Watch out VA, I'm coming out

[smiley922 447]

Yes, does anyone know why no red or purple? I was told cranberry juice was fine and is most certainly a shade of red.

The no red or purple for me is only during the clear liquid stage 2 days before and after surgery. It is because red/purple is blood colored, and could make diagnosing complications, leaks etc more difficult.

[karen Allen 97]

Oh my , I'm picking up dinner for the family pizza Hut ! I would love so much to have just ONE wing !!! But then I tell my self I'm going to look pretty rockin my cute little sun dress this summer !!!! The hell with the wings !!!! ????????????

[AuriP 420]

I only have a pre op diet for the day before surgery. However I might extend it on my own and do 5 days liquid diet, 4 days full with 1 day clear for the day before surgery. Today is my last day of work until my surgery, YAY! HOwever my middle child's birthday party is this weekend. Im going to try really, really hard to not over do anything. I am going on my liquid fest on Sunday. 7 days until my Surgery, Can't wait for it all to be over.

Edited September 25, 2014 by AuriP

[karen Allen 97]

Aura , good luck to you , just remember it won't be long !